Van Nistelrooy opens up after leading Man U to a home win over Leicester for the first time

• Ruud van Nistelrooy delighted as Manchester United beat Leicester in Carabao Cup
• The Red Devils’ players performed well in this match.
• He is saddened by Erik ten Hag’s sacking

Manchester United’s interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted.

He was delighted to lead the Red Devils to a 5-2 Carabao Cup rout at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

“I have to give credit to the players, they were excellent today. They finished very well. I couldn’t ask for more. Against West Ham and Fenerbahce we created a lot. But we couldn’t finish,” Van Nistelrooy said.

“We had some luck in the game and that made it a great night. I think it’s always our goal to respond and try to attack. The reaction of the players after Leicester scored was great and they deserve credit. I’m glad the fans went home happy.”

Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy admitt there mix emotions in taking over from former coach Erik ten Hag, saying:

“It’s clear that it will short-term, so for me. Today is the most important day. After what happened (Ten Hag was sacked).”

“Of course, taking over the management of โปรโมชั่น ufabet the players and putting them together for the first day of training after Eric left was a sad day. He was the one. Who ask me to come back and from the first conversation we had, I felt a passion and care for this football club. That’s why I was very sad to see him go.”

“But football and life go on and we know 75,000 people will be here waiting for us today, with millions more watching behind the scenes and listening on the radio. We have to change. Of course we have just gone through a bad period. But we have to try to move on, go out there and play like professionals, play with spirit and give everything for the fans.”